Use this map to find DBE Mother Tongue-based Bilingual Education (MTbBE) files for Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Technology (NS&T). Files are bilingual Annual Teaching Plans (ATPs), terminology lists, worksheets, teacher guides, and workbooks. Start here if you are new to the programme: MTbBE guide for Grade 4 to 7 Maths and NS&T teachers. How … Read more
If you need this year’s free Department of Basic Education (DBE) Rainbow workbooks as PDFs, start on the official education.gov.za indexes below. This page is a download hub for parents and teachers, not a full pedagogy guide. CAPS123 does not host the workbook files. Always download from education.gov.za. Official download links (confirm live) What you … Read more
If you are a Western Cape parent applying for a public-school place, use the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) learner-admissions process, not a random WhatsApp form. This page summarises the 2027 admissions cycle (applications run in 2026), states the status as of 10 September 2026, and points you to official links. CAPS123 is not WCED. … Read more
If you are a South African teacher or learner googling “acronym”, you usually want two things: a clear definition, and help decoding the short forms that appear in CAPS documents, staff meetings and exam notices. This page gives a plain-English definition, a classroom angle you can use tomorrow, and a short table of common education … Read more
Damelin, one of South Africa’s most recognised private colleges, is facing a serious threat. Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela issued a notice of intent to cancel the registration of Damelin in December 2025 due to ongoing non-compliance issues. This move puts the future of the institution in jeopardy and raises questions about what happens next … Read more